Designing
- How to prepare files for printing
- How to reduce the file size for fabric printing without losing quality?
- Why does my design look blurry in the editor?
- Can I upload files with a resolution of more than 300 dpi?
- What is a linear meter?
- Does my design remain private?
- Can I print photos on fabric?
- What if I can't upload my design?
- What color profile should I use for fabric printing?
- How to order a personalized textile product with my design?
- Are there any minimum order requirements for personalized textile products?
Production
- Is your printing eco-friendly?
- What technique and machine do you print with?
- What printing methods are available for custom textile items?
- What is pretreatment in fabric printing and why is it needed?
- What is the difference between DTF printing and sublimation?
- What is OEKO-TEX certification and why does it matter?
- Can you print on dark-colored fabrics?
- How to care for custom printed fabric and DTF garments
- How to achieve accurate colors in custom fabric printing
- What is digital pigment printing on fabric and how does it compare to sublimation?
Wholesale & B2B
- Do you have a minimum order quantity for wholesale fabric printing?
- How do I place a bulk fabric printing order?
- Does Muzefab offer white-label fulfillment and dropshipping?
- Can I get a VAT invoice for my business order?
- How does cut and sew manufacturing work at Muzefab?
- How do I get a custom quote for a large or complex order?
My orders
Can I print photos on fabric?
Yes — printing photos on fabric is fully supported at Muzefab. Our digital printing systems reproduce photographic images with fine detail, smooth gradients, and accurate color across a wide range of fabric types.
What types of photos print well on fabric
Photographic prints work best when the source image has sufficient resolution and good contrast. High-resolution portraits, landscape photography, macro shots, and editorial images all reproduce well on fabric. Images with very fine detail — such as hair, fur, or intricate textures — print accurately on smooth fabrics like jersey knit, viscose, or polyester.
Avoid using images taken on a phone at close range in poor lighting — low-resolution or heavily compressed JPEG files will appear pixelated at full fabric scale.
Which fabrics work best for photo printing
For natural fabrics, jersey knit and viscose/Ecovero give the smoothest surface for photographic reproduction — the tighter weave structure preserves fine detail better than textured fabrics like linen or canvas. Cotton also produces excellent photo prints with rich colour depth.
For synthetic fabrics, polyester and recycled polyester printed via sublimation deliver very high colour vibrancy and sharpness — ideal for photographic sportswear, swimwear, and soft signage.
File requirements for photo printing
- Format: TIFF (preferred) or JPEG at maximum quality (no compression)
- Color mode: RGB, sRGB IEC61966-2.1 profile
- Resolution: minimum 150 dpi at 100% print size — for photographic images, 200–300 dpi gives noticeably sharper results
- Bit depth: 8-bit
A photo taken on a modern smartphone at full resolution (12–50 MP) is typically sufficient for prints up to 50×50 cm. For larger panels or full-meter prints, use a DSLR or medium-format source image.
Can I print a photo across the full fabric width?
Yes. Our printing systems support full-bleed, edge-to-edge photographic prints across the full printing width (up to 155 cm). There are no repeat size restrictions — you can print a single large-format photo panel, a tiled repeat of a photographic texture, or any layout that fits within the printing width.
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